Olympus E-PL8 vs Samsung HZ10W

On this page, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the E-PL8 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) and the E-PL8 (Four Thirds) and HZ10W (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL8 was launched 7 years after the HZ10W which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ10W being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-PL8 scores against the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Samsung HZ10W. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL8 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL8 offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PL8 and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL8 and the HZ10W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL8 and HZ10W is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL8 and HZ10W.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL8 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL8 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-PL8 will have a benefit in sensor technology.